Split Pea and Ham Soup

Name: Split Pea and Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 lb smoked ham hock, rinsed; 2 cups green split peas, rinsed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A classic hearty soup slow cooked with green split peas, aromatic vegetables, and rich smoked ham hock.

95 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb smoked ham hock, rinsed
2 cups green split peas, rinsed
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Add 6 cups chicken stock, 2 cups rinsed green split peas, 1 lb rinsed smoked ham hock, 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp dried thyme to a large pot.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat to low, cover, and simmer for 70 minutes until peas break down.
3

Remove smoked ham hock and bay leaves from the soup pot.
4

Shred meat from smoked ham hock, return meat to pot, and ensure internal temperature of meat reaches 165°F.
5

Stir in 1/2 tsp black pepper and simmer 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Split Pea and Ham Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Split Pea and Ham Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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